Hans Christian Andersen - you know the name and love many of his timeless characters, such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. But what about the man himself? As the father of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen was a famous man in his time, courted by royalty and recognised for his greatness whilst living. Follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen by visiting museums, Buildings and statues.
Famous Hans Christian Andersen sights:
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid statue is made of bronze and granite sculptures, their inspiration comes from Hans Christian Andersen.
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum opened in 1908 as a museum of the poet's life and work, making it one of the oldest poet museums.
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
The most famous statue of the writer is located in the heart of Copenhagen by the city hall.
